Scenesters

Donald Trump is ushering in a new era for Washington’s social scene. Power players are adapting, in part, by flocking to the new Trump International Hotel D.C. One of Trump’s biggest imprints so far has been to appoint Anna Cristina Niceta Lloyd, who goes by Rickie, as White House social secretary. Niceta Lloyd is no newcomer to the Washington scene. She worked for 22 years at Design Cuisine, a Washington catering company, and she will put her imprint on all types of White House functions, including state dinners. Ed Scarpone jumped into the Beltway food world when he moved down from New York City to become executive chef of DBGB in CityCenter. But now Scarpone is putting his stamp on another Washington power dining spot, Fiola, as its new executive chef. Parita Shah, former chief of staff at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, is a connector. After nearly 20 years in public service and international affairs, she has developed expertise in bringing people together. In addition to her writing on food and travel, she is focused on helping elect down-ballot Democrats.